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Kitchen inspections for April 27 - May 6

From staff reports

POSTED:May 22, 2010 7:15 p.m.

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The following are among the food service establishments inspected from April 27-May 6 by the Hall County Environmental Health Department. Food service establishments are given a letter grade that coincides with a percentile: “A” (90-100), “B” (80-89), “C” (70-79), “U” 69 and below. Inspections (frequency of) a food service establishment are conducted based on risk categorization. The risk type is determined by the menu items served, the food preparation processed performed, and the previous food safety history in the food service establishment.

A new food service establishment that has never served food must score 100 (A) to receive a food service permit to operate. When a restaurant changes ownership, a new food service permit must be issued. To be issued a food service permit for a change of ownership, the establishment must score a 95 (A) or above with all Foodborne Illness Risk factors and Public Health Interventions in compliance. Permits must be posted in public view at all times. Food service establishments with drive-through windows will also be required to have the top one-third of a copy of the most current inspection report visible through each window allowing customers to easily read the score, date of inspection and establishment information, in addition to the copy posted inside the establishment. Copies of the rules are available at the Hall County Environmental health Office. The rules and regulations are also available online.

To register a complaint against a food service establishment, contact the Hall County Environmental Health Department at 770-531-3973.

Burger King/Mundy MillP.O. Box 6305, GainesvilleScore: 98, Grade: AGrease container dripping on ground. When Dumpster enclosure is pressure washed, the runoff ends up on top of a drain in the grassy area just outside of the enclosure — drain is not operating; water is standing.Inspector: Kathleen McDuffie

Butcher BarBQ Company120 Bradford St., GainesvilleScore: 79, Grade: CHand sink in prep area, dish washing area, back room without soap. No food in cooler temped at 41 degrees or below. Ribs, brisket cooked several days ago and not cooled to 41 degrees or below. Many prepared food items — smoked meats — not dated in walk-in cooler. None of the food handlers are wearing proper hair restraint. Women’s restroom does not have a cover on the trash container — replace lid. Floor in prep area needs a good cleaning especially under prep areas and at floor/wall juncture and around conduit that runs along wall behind equipment.Inspector: Wentworth

Taco Bell3615 Mundy Mill Road, OakwoodScore: 95, Grade: AFood residue on all steak and chicken ladles on air drying rack. Dumpster side door left open. Standing water in dumpster area and over drain. Drain plug on dumpster damaged and leaking liquids into dumpster area.Inspector: Hoffhines